Chapter 258

Even before he showed up, Miranda had a hunch about who it was.

The moment he stood in front of her, she instinctively turned to flee. What if this guy decided to give Alistair another thrashing in broad daylight? That would be mortifying.

This was the office entrance, bustling with people. Getting caught in such a scene would be terrible for her image. She had to maintain her reputation in the entertainment industry, after all.

However, her attempt to escape was futile against his quick reflexes. Just as she turned, a firm grip halted her.

Elian looked puzzled. "Why are you running?"

Miranda replied, "I'm worried there'd be a mortifier."

Elian, known for his lack of regard for social norms, was unpredictable. He paused. "With me around, you won't get mortified."

She must feel shamed because of Alistair, he assumed. Miranda coughed lightly, clearly unconvinced by his confidence.

Holding Miranda securely, Elian turned his attention to Alistair, who seemed a bit out of sorts.

"He looks familiar. Haven't I kicked him before?"

"Probably," Miranda replied.

Elian frowned. "Those Hawke folks are no good. You shouldn't waste your breath on them."

family's deeds and made no effort to hide his disdain for each of them. He

care, Elian remained wary of the family. He had long considered dealing with

weren't for Miranda's preference to handle her own affairs, Alistair would

noticed something was off about Alistair's demeanor. "What happened to

Although harsh, he hadn't expected them to leave someone like Alistair so

Maybe he finally

mix of emotions

that sometimes words could cut deeper than actions. No wonder Miranda preferred to

bodyguards. They promptly whisked Alistair away, handling the tall man like he

said with a frown. "The evidence is enough to put them

eyebrow. "Since when did you become so

a few seconds, he finally caught the implication. Gazing at the direction where Alistair left, he uttered in

"It's not mercy.

He just couldn't wait.

"Just what?" Miranda pressed.

curled into a grin.

Miranda, standing alongside her.

button-down shirt, yet his muscular

he carried none of the flashy

held a hint of rebellious charm as

"Wife."

me? I think

Elian said, "Nope."

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